How to pronounce spelunkers
Say it like spuh-LUHNG-kerz. Spelunkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNG).
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- spuh
- LUHNG
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spelunkers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spelunkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: spuh-LUHNG-kuz.
What does spelunkers mean?
- plural of spelunker How to pronounce spelunker
Questions about saying spelunkers
How do you pronounce spelunkers?
Say spuh-LUHNG-kerz. The American pronunciation is /spəˈlʌŋkɚz/. In British English it is /spəˈlʌŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spelunkers?
Spelunkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNG). Broken into parts: spuh · LUHNG · kerz.
Is spelunkers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /spəˈlʌŋkəz/ (spuh-LUHNG-kuz).